Harvey Westbrook Jr.
About Harvey Westbrook Jr.
Harvey Westbrook Jr. serves as the Senior Director and Assistant Chief Economist at FINRA, where he integrates economic analysis with data analytics to inform policy decisions. He has a robust background in regulatory roles, having previously worked at the US Securities and Exchange Commission in various capacities over several years.
Current Role at FINRA
Harvey Westbrook Jr. serves as the Senior Director and Assistant Chief Economist at FINRA, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is involved in policy research initiatives that support regulatory decision-making. His work focuses on integrating economic analysis with data analytics to inform policy decisions, contributing to the development of data analytics strategies within the Office of the Chief Economist at FINRA.
Previous Experience at the SEC
Prior to his current role, Westbrook worked at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in various capacities. He served as the Assistant Director in the Office of the Buy Side within the Division of Risk, Strategy and Financial Innovation from 2010 to 2012. He also held the position of Assistant Director in the Office of Quantitative Research from 2011 to 2015, and worked as a Financial Economist in the Office of Risk Assessment from 2007 to 2009, and as a Financial Economist from 2000 to 2006.
Educational Background
Westbrook earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1992 to 2001. He also holds a Master of Science in Statistics from the same institution. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Managerial Studies at Rice University from 1988 to 1992.
Experience in Financial Services
In addition to his roles at the SEC, Westbrook has experience in the financial services industry. He worked as Vice President at UNX for one year from 2006 to 2007. His extensive background in economics and finance has equipped him with the skills necessary to analyze and inform policy in the regulatory landscape.